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The Librain
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Former professional school librarian, now retired through chronic illness. Trying to keep cheerful by reading, drinking lots of tea, blogging my new life, and my love of bling!
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scarf therapy and spring - two joyful things to hopefully lift your spirits Anne. Looking lovely on your beautiful scarves…
[…] PS: If you would like to read more about the gorgeous Hermès Le Premier Chant design, my Scarf of…
[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…
Dear Christina, thank you for your lovely comment. Yes, it’s so hard when we lose loved ones. I don’t think…
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Category Archives: Clothes
Friday post 17/05/24: returning to a favourite scarf
Hello and welcome to my blog. This Friday I am trying something a bit different. Every Spring, since I bought this wonderful Hermès scarf, I have taken it out of the box, admired the gorgeous colours and then worn it … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, blue, Dans un Jardin Anglais, Etsy, green, Hermès, Lands' End, lilac, purple, soutache
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Friday post 12/04/24: a haircut and a treat!
Hello everyone! Well, today I am very pleased. Elder Son kindly accompanied me to the hairdresser and then for a treat. I am now back in bed again feeling happy that I actually managed to leave the house. Anyway, these … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged asymmetric wrap, blue, Blue Nile, hairdresser, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, Klass, Marks and Spencer, Massaccesi, mauve, navy, purple, white
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Friday post 15/03/24: Mother’s Day with my chaps!
Hello and welcome to my blog. UK visitors will know that last Sunday was Mother’s Day. I was utterly thrilled when Younger Son contacted us to say that he would be coming over for a few days: Mother’s Day with … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged afternoon tea, earrings, flowers, gifts, Mothers’ Day, navy, Oliver Bonas, presents
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Friday post 01/03/24: temptation strikes again!
So, after an extra day in February we have finally reached March! It’s beginning to feel like Spring is not far away, despite the miserable weather here. I am looking out of my window at grey clouds, but thinking about … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Jaipur, Jaipur Blue Throwover, navy, One Hundred Stars, white
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Friday post 23/02/24: outfit for a Very Important Meeting
I had to go to a Very Important Meeting yesterday. The sort of meeting that makes you nervous for several weeks/days in advance. The kind of meeting where the outcome is crucial. The sort of meeting where you need the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Handbags, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, green, Hermès, Lands' End, Massaccesi, navy, Persian Green, Plumes en Fete, WoolOvers
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Friday post 12/01/24: haircut day!
Note: I have edited this post on Saturday 13/01/24 because I was too tired to write it yesterday! Welcome to the post. So, I have actually been to my hairdresser and now look reasonably civilised again! I hadn’t been able … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged grey, grey hair, hairdresser, Hermès, Lands' End, Masai Clothing Company, Massaccesi, Plumes en Fete, purple
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Friday post 08/12/23: wearing my scarves
Friday is here already and we are now even closer to Christmas! Ours will be very quiet this year with just the three of us (or four if Younger Son can get over here). Well, perhaps “quiet” is the wrong … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A L’Ombre des Pivoines, Hermès, Ianthe, Lands' End, Liberty, navy, Plumes en Fete, purple, WoolOvers
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Friday post 01/12/23: tempted by the sales!
So, Friday has come around again and it is time for another post! This week I’m going to avoid moaning about health and family matters. I am sure that you will be very relieved. Instead, I will show you the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged dresses, grey, kimonos, One Hundred Stars, white
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Friday post 24/11/23: in the doldrums
It has been a strange kind of week. I haven’t been able to motivate myself to get out of bed and wear something nice. Instead, I have spent the time immersed in my books and a marathon revisit to the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A L’Ombre des Pivoines, grey, Hermès, illness, navy, Outlander
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Friday post 27/10/23: with a lovely treat!
Welcome to this Friday’s post! In terms of our health issues, we seem to be trundling along reasonably well. Lovely Husband is slowly getting stronger, Elder Son has gone back to work and Younger Son is investigating a huge change … Continue reading
Dear Lauren, thank you so much for this kind and lovely comment! Love & best wishes, Anne XXX